US Bridges

US Highway 2 over Bnrr

Good

Ward County, North Dakota · 9 West of N.D. HWY 41 · Structure no. 0002154989 L

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,040
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 2 over Bnrr is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US Highway 2 over Bnrr in Ward County, North Dakota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the North Dakota average of 48.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,040 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,040 by 2039. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesUS Highway 2
CrossesBnrr
Location9 West of N.D. HWY 41
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates48.23384, -101.13062
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,040 (2019)
Projected traffic2,040 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US Highway 2 over Bnrr built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 2 over Bnrr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does US Highway 2 over Bnrr carry?

About 2,040 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 2 over Bnrr?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 2 over Bnrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.